Foaming make-up removing cleansing compositions

Abstract

The present invention relates to cleansing compositions suitable for use in personal cleansing applications, and in particular make-up removal applications, which impart superior cleansing properties and are comprised of a liquid, water-insoluble propoxylated fatty alcohol, water dispersible components, water, and foaming surfactants. Also disclosed are compositions for effectively depositing various benefit agents into and onto the skin.

1 . A composition comprising: 
 a. a water dispersible component selected from water dispersible components that when combined with at least a weight equivalent of water produces (i) a uniform clear mixture or (ii) uniform hazy mixture;    b. a liquid, water-insoluble propoxylated fatty alcohol; and    c. water.    
     
     
         2 . The composition of  claim 1  further comprising a foaming surfactant.  
     
     
         3 . The composition of  claim 2  wherein the foaming surfactant has a column height of greater than about 20 mm as determined by the Miles-Ross Test and is selected from the group consisting of non-ionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, anionic surfactant, and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         4 . The composition of  claim 1  further comprising a liquid silicone.  
     
     
         5 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein the water dispersible component is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol 400, hexylene glycol, propylene glycol, polypropylene glycol-10 methylglucose ether, ethoxydiglycol, polyethylene glycol-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, triisopropyl citrate, polyethylene glycol-8 caprylic/capric glycerides, 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1 -butanol, dimethyl isosorbide, polyethylene-6 caprylic/capric triglyceride, and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         6 . The composition of  claim 5  wherein the water dispersible component is selected from the group consisting of hexylene glycol, dimethyl isosorbide, polyethylene glycol-6 caprylic/capric glyceride, and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         7 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein the liquid, water-insoluble propoxylated fatty alcohol is of the structure RO(CH 2 CHOCH 3 )n, wherein R is from about 12 to about 22 carbon atoms and is selected from straight chain, branched, saturated and unsaturated, and n ranges from 1 to about 100.  
     
     
         8 . The composition of  claim 1  further comprising at least one of the following: 
 a) polymeric emulsifer and/or a thickener;    b) a benefit agent; or    c) a nonionic emulsifier.    
     
     
         9 . The composition of  claim 8  wherein the polymeric emulsifier is polyethylene glycol-30 dipolyhydroxystearate; dimethicone copolyol; substituted acrylates; and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         10 . The composition of  claim 8  wherein the thickener is selected from the group consisting of carbomers, acrylate copolymers, hydroxyethylcellulose modified with cetyl ether groups, polyvinylmethyl ether/maleic anhydride (PVM/MA) decadiene crosspolymer, and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         11 . The composition of  claim 8  wherein the thickener is selected from the group consisting of acrylates/aminoacrylates copolymer, acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer; acrylates/ceteth-20 itaconate copolymer, acrylates/steareth-20 itaconate copolymer, carbomers, modified hydroxycellulose, polyvinylacetate/maleic anhydride (PVA/MA) decadiene crosspolymer, and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         12 . The composition of  claim 8  further comprised of a cleansing enhancer that is a nonfoaming surfactant and/or a non-ionic emulsifier.  
     
     
         13 . The composition of  claim 12  wherein the nonfoaming surfactant is selected from the group consisting of sucrose cocoate, sucrose stearate and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         14 . The composition of  claim 12  wherein the non-ionic emulsifier is selected from the group consisting of isoceteth 20, oleth-2, mixture of PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil and trideceth-9, Poloxamer 184, laureth-4, sorbitan trioleate, polyoxyethylene-(2) oleyl ether, sorbitan stearate, cetearyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         15 . The composition of  claim 8  wherein the benefit agent is selected from the group consisting of vasoconstrictors, collagen enhancers, anti-edema agents, depigmentation agents; reflectants; detangling/wet combing agents; film forming polymers; humectants; amino acid agents; antimicrobial agents; allergy inhibitors; anti-acne agents; anti-aging agents; anti-wrinkling agents, antiseptics; analgesics; antitussives; antipruritics; local anesthetics; anti-hair loss agents; hair growth promoting agents; hair growth inhibitor agents; antihistamines; antiinfectives; inflammation inhibitors; anti-emetics; anticholinergics; vasoconstrictors; vasodilators; wound healing promoters; peptides, polypeptides and proteins; deodorants and anti-perspirants; medicament agents; skin emollients and skin moisturizers; skin firming agents, hair conditioners; hair softeners; hair moisturizers; vitamins; tanning agents; skin lightening agents; antifungals; depilating agents; shaving preparations; external analgesics; perfumes; counterirritants; hemorrhoidals; insecticides; poison ivy products; poison oak products; burn products; anti-diaper rash agents; prickly heat agents; make-up preparations; vitamins; amino acids and their derivatives; herbal extracts; retinoids; flavenoids; sensates; anti-oxidants; skin conditioners; hair lighteners; chelating agents; cell turnover enhancers; coloring agents; pigments; sunscreens and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 8  wherein the benefit agent is selected from the group consisting of feverfew, centella asiatica, olive leaf, wheat protein, oat oil, lycopene, DMAE, soy and derivatives thereof, colloidal oatmeal, sulfonated shale oil, elubiol, 6-(1-piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine-3-oxide, finasteride, ketoconazole, salicylic acid, zinc pyrithione, coal tar, benzoyl peroxide, selenium sulfide, hydrocortisone, sulfur, menthol, pramoxine hydrochloride, tricetylammonium chloride, polyquaternium 10, panthenol, panthenol triacetate, vitamin A and derivatives thereof, vitamin B and derivatives thereof, vitamin C and derivatives thereof, vitamin D and derivatives thereof, vitamin E and derivatives thereof, vitamin K and derivatives thereof, keratin, lysine, arginine, hydrolyzed wheat proteins, hydrolyzed silk proteins, octyl methoxycinnamate, oxybenzone, minoxidil, titanium dioxide, zinc dioxide, retinol, erthromycin, tretinoin, and mixtures thereof.  
     
     
         17 . A method for removing make-up from the skin and/or hair comprising applying a composition comprising applying a composition according to  claim 1 .  
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the make-up is eye make-up.  
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the make-up is mascara.  
     
     
         20 . A foaming composition comprising, based upon the total weight of the foaming composition, 
 a) from about 0.1 percent to about 30percent of a water dispersible component selected from water dispersible components that when combined with at least a weight equivalent of water produces (i) a uniform clear mixture or (ii) uniform hazy mixture;    b) from about 0.1 percent to about 30 percent of a liquid, water-insoluble propoxylated fatty alcohol;    c) from about 1 percent to about 98 percent of water; and    d) from about 2 percent to about 30 percent of a foaming surfactant.